Chasing Amy

While it appears to be an open-minded exploration into the complexities of sexuality and gender, Chasing Amy is in actuality little more than a cover-up for the set of myths that encompass the plot. In this article, I will first uncover these myths, then reveal the truths that expose them. On its face, the film is about two young comic book artists who fall in love. The subtext of the movie, though, is about something far more political, and far more disturbing.

Lesbian: Disgruntled Straight Woman

Myth: Any lesbian can be “straightened out” if only she were to meet the right guy. Women’s sexuality should be subject to male desires; what women really need, especially those stubborn lesbians, is some serious male domination.

Banky: “What’d I tell you - she just needs the right guy. All every woman really wants - be it mother, senator, nun - is some serious deep-dicking.”

Myth: Every woman can love either men or women; there is no common ground. When Holden proclaims his love for Alyssa, she screams about how difficult it would be for her to make the switch:

Holden: “But that’s every relationship! There’s always going to be a period of adjustment.”

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Approximate Word count = 1989
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)